The El Niño event of 1972-1973, one of the first to be studied in depth, reduced the annual Peruvian anchovy catch by more than ____ percent.
A)10
B)20
C)30
D)40
E)50

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The El Niño event of 1972-1973 significantly impacted the Peruvian anchovy catch, reducing it by more than 50 percent due to changes in water temperature and currents that affected the anchovy's food supply.

The El Niño Event of 1972-1973, One of the First